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2012 – Advocate Pre-Service Training Calendar

(Space limited)

January 11                        Intro to CASA, History, and Child Abuse & Neglect Laws

January 12                        Court Observation

January 17                        Roles & Responsibilities I of a CASA Advocate

January 18                        Roles & Responsibilities II

January 19                       Court Observation

January 23                 Child Protective Services, Foster Care & the Courts 

January 24                       Communication, Conflict, Confidentiality &Interviewing

January 25                       Developing Cultural Competence

January 26                       Court Observation

January 30                       Understanding Families & Children: mental health, substance abuse...

January 31                       Court Report Writing I

February 1                        Court Report Writing II

February 2                        Court Observation

February 6                        Meet with Department of Social Service

February 7                        Panel of CASA’s:           

February 8                        Wrap-up

 

6 Hours of Court Observation required

 

For additional information, contact Victoria Canady, Volunteer Coordinator.

 

About CASA Community Volunteers

Who Are CASAs?

Ordinary people who care about kids. CASA advocates are volunteers coming from all walks of life. Many have full time jobs, some are students or retired people. No legal expertise is required.

What Exactly Does A CASA Do?

CASA advocates are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, review documents, interview interested parties involved in the child's life; and ultimately submit a written report to the presiding judge, recommending what they believe to be in the best interest of the child. CASA advocates can also be instrumental in assuring that a family receives court ordered services. During the life of a case, a CASA advocate monitors the child’s situation to make sure the child is safe.

What Does It Take To Become A CASA?

Commitment, objectivity, good communication skills, must be 21 years of age, complete a thorough background check, and attend 40 hours of training provided by Colonial CASA.

For more information on becoming a CASA, you can call us at (757) 229-3306 or click here to send us an e-mail.

If you already know you would like to become a CASA then you can download the application by clicking here. Please be sure to complete the form in its entirety and submit via e-mail, fax, mail or in person.

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